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CAUTION
Do not winch from an acute angle as the wire rope will
pile up on one side of the drum causing damage to wire rope and the
winch. Fig 3.2
Short pulls from an angle can be used to straighten the vehicle. Long
pulls should be done with the wire rope at a 90° angle to the
winch/vehicle.
When pulling a heavy load, place a blanket or jacket over the wire
rope five or six feet from the hook. In the event of a broken cable it
will dampen the snap back. For additional protection open the hood
of the vehicle as shown in Fig 3.3
For pulls over 70% rated line pull, we recommend the use of the
snatch block/pulley block to double line the wire rope. Fig 3.4
This reduces the load on the winch and the strain on the rope by up
to 50% depending on the included angle.
WARNING -
Never use your winch for overhead hoisting or
for lifting people or moving people.
WINCH WORKING DEMONSTRATION
1. Disengage the clutch by turning the clutch to the
“
CLUTCH OUT
”
position.
2. Grab the cable assembly (Part# X450900) and pull the cable to the desired length,
then attach to item being pulled.
Caution:
Always leave at least five turns of cable on the drum; Review winch safety
warnings and precautions on page 2
、
3 before continuing.
3. Reengage the clutch by turn the clutch handle (Part# X450020) to the
“
CLUTCH IN
”
position, as you need
.
4. Insert the switch assembly (Part# X450700) connector onto the control box.
5. Test-run winch in two directions, each direction for one or two seconds.
6. While standing aside of the tow path, hold and operate the switch assembly supplied
by your choice. To reverse directions. Wait until the motor stops before reversing
directions.
Fig 3.2
Fig 3.3
Fig 3.4
Fig 3.5
